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Commanding OfficerU.S. Coast GuardNational Maritime CenterMartinsburg, WV 25404

Deck and Engineering Guidefor the Administration of

Merchant Marine Examinations

August 2014

This publication provides guidance to the public and to National MaritimeCenter (NMC) Evaluators and Exam Administrators.

A mariner seeking an original national endorsement or raise of grade based on training or service started onor after March 24, 2014, will be examined under the requirements of the final rule published by the CoastGuard on December 24, 2013, (78 FR 77796). Those examinations are set forth in this guide.

A mariner seeking an original national endorsement or raise of grade based on training or service startedbefore March 24, 2014, will be examined under the regulations and policy in effect before that date unlessthey have specifically requested to examine for their endorsement under the final rule published by theCoast Guard on December 24, 2013, (78 FR 77796). Mariners examining under the previous regulationsand policy will be guided by the Guide for Administration of Merchant Marine Examinations (Deck &Engineering Guide)dated June 2011 (MCP-MA-NMC2-03(08)

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From: J. P. Novotny, Capt, USCG

Commanding Officer CG-NMC

To: DISTRIBUTION

Subj: DECK AND ENGINEERING GUIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF MERCHANT MARINE

EXAMINATIONS

Ref: Code of Federal Regulations Title 46, Chapter 1, Subchapter B

PURPOSE. To provide guidance to National Maritime Center (NMC) evaluators and personnel who

monitor merchant mariners in the exam room of the Regional Examination Centers (REC). NMC evaluatorsshall use this guide to determine which examination modules are to be administered for a given endorsement

and what training may be approved in lieu of an examination module.

DISCUSSION. The Examination Structure Sheets (ESS) contained in this guide establish the examination

requirements for each officer and rating endorsement issued by the U.S. Coast Guard. Consult the ESS for

unique directions, order of examination modules and guidance on courses accepted in lieu of an examination

module.

ACTION. Commanding officers of units with marine safety responsibilities should bring this guide to the

attention of the maritime industry with interests in marine personnel issues and to institutions that offer U.S.Coast Guard approved training.

PROCUREMENT INFORMATION. Distribution is provided by electronic means for local reproduction

internally on: CGPortal:NMC:Mission Management System and externally on the NMC website at:www.uscg.mil/nmc.

PROCEDURE. The ESS contained in this guide are effective beginning in March 2014 and containguidance on the examinations required for compliance with the regulations published on December 24, 2013

(78 FR 77796).

a. A mariner seeking an original national endorsement or raise of grade based on training or servicestarted on or after March 24, 2014, will be examined under the requirements of the final rule

published by the Coast Guard on December 24, 2013, (78 FR 77796). Those examinations are setforth in this guide.

b. A mariner seeking an original national endorsement or raise of grade based on training or servicestarted before March 24, 2014, will be examined under the regulations and policy in effect before thatdate unless they have specifically requested to examine for their endorsement under the final rule

published by the Coast Guard on December 24, 2013, (78 FR 77796). Mariners examining under the

previous regulations and policy will be guided by the Guide for Administration of MerchantMarine Examinations (Deck & Engineering Guide)dated June 2011 (MCP-MA-NMC2-03(08)

DISCLAIMER. This document is intended to provide operational requirements for Coast Guard personnel

and is not intended to nor does it impose legally binding requirements on any party outside the Coast Guard.

COMMENTS. Comments can be made to Commanding Officer, National Maritime Center 100 Forbes

Drive, Martinsburg, WV 25404,[email protected],or (888)-IASKNMC.

http://www.uscg.mil/NMChttp://www.uscg.mil/NMCmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.uscg.mil/NMC

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Record of Changes

Version Change Date

1.0 New Edition 25 August 2014


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Table of Contents

1.Introduction ....................................................................................................... Page 5

1.1General Information ................................................................................ Page 6

1.1.1Examination Structure Sheets ........................................................ Page 6

1.1.2Evaluations ....................................................................................... Page 6

1.2Instructions ............................................................................................... Page 7-9

1.2.1Examination Administration .......................................................... Page 7

1.2.2Materials Allowed in the Examination Room ............................... Page 81.2.3Challenges and Comments .............................................................. Page 9

1.3Examination Policies................................................................................ Page 10-12

1.3.1Retest Policy...................................................................................... Page 10

1.3.2Renewal Exercise.............................................................................. Page 11

1.3.3Orally Assisted Examinations ......................................................... Page 11

1.3.4Traveling Examination Teams........................................................ Page 12

2.Deck Examinations............................................................................................ Page 13-40

2.1Deck Officer Endorsements .................................................................... Page 13-35

2.1.1Oceans or Near Coastal Endorsements.......................................... Page 13-21

2.1.2 Great Lakes and Inland Endorsements ......................................... Page 22-282.1.3 River Endorsements......................................................................... Page 29-31

2.1.4Additional Officer Endorsements.................................................... Page 32

2.1.5 Towing Vessel Endorsements.......................................................... Page 33-34

2.1.6Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit Endorsements ............................... Page 35

2.2Deck Rating Endorsements ...................................................................... Page 36-37

2.3Renewal Endorsements............................................................................. Page 38-40

3.Engine Examinations......................................................................................... Page 41-52

3.1Unlimited Engineering Officer Endorsements........................................ Page 41-43

3.1.1First Assistant Engineer................................................................... Page 41-42

3.1.2Third Assistant Engineer.................................................................. Page 42-433.1.3Renewal Exercises............................................................................. Page 43

3.2Limited Engineering Officer Endorsements............................................ Page 43-49

3.2.1Chief Engineer-Limited.................................................................... Page 43-44

3.2.2 Assistant Engineer-Limited............................................................. Page 44-45

3.2.3Designated Duty Engineer-Unlimited............................................. Page 46

3.2.4Designated Duty Engineer-1000/4000 HP....................................... Page 47

3.2.5OSV-Chief Engineer......................................................................... Page 47

3.2.6OSV-Assistant Engineer................................................................... Page 48

3.2.7UFIV-Chief Engineer........................................................................ Page 48

3.2.8UFIV-Assistant Engineer.................................................................. Page 48

3.2.9Renewal Exercises............................................................................. Page 493.3MODU Engineering Officer Endorsements............................................ Page 50

3.3.1Chief Engineer................................................................................... Page 50

3.3.2Assistant Engineer............................................................................. Page 50

3.3.3Renewal Exercise............................................................................... Page 50

3.4Engine Rating Endorsements (QMED).................................................... Page 51-52

3.4.1QMED Endorsements....................................................................... Page 51-52

3.4.2Renewal Exercise............................................................................... Page 52


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Introduction

Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations Part 10 authorizes the Coast Guard to conduct a ProfessionalExamination for original issue, raise in grade, increase in scope, and renewal of endorsements. The

examination follows a determination by the Coast Guard that the applicants training, practical

demonstrations, and experience are satisfactory and that the applicant is eligible in all other respects. Thepurpose of this guide is to help identify the appropriate examination and provide guidance for the uniform

administration of examinations.

If you need further information or assistance with respect to these Exam Structure Sheets, or if you havesuggestions for improvements to this guide, please contact the USCG National Maritime Center at:

POC: Mariner Information Call CenterE-mail: [email protected]

Phone: 1-888-IASKNMC


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1.2 Instructions

1.2.1 Examination AdministrationWhen administering an original examination, re-examination, retests, or renewal for any officer or rating

endorsement:

1. Unless the applicant is participating in a comprehensive program as defined in 46 CFR 11.201 andspecifically authorized in the program approval, examinations may only be administered after all

other regulatory requirements have been met.2. IAW 46 CFR 10.209 (c) Applications are valid for 12 months from the date that the Coast Guardapproves the application.

3. Approved to Test Letter Period of Validity: When an application is approved, an Approved to Testletter (ATT) is issued specifying the required Examination. Approved to Test Letters are valid for aperiod of one year from the date of issuance, all examination requirements must be completed within

the period of validity

4. 90 Day Examination Cycle: The interval within the ATT period of validity, (one year from date ofissuance), in which all examination requirements, including retests, must be completed. Examination

requirements must be completed within the concurrent 90 day examination cycle AND the ATTletter period of validity (one year from date of issuance). With the administration of the first

module of an examination, the cycle commences.Scores from prior examination cycles will not becarried over to subsequent examination cycles.

5. It is recommended that applicants make appointments for all exams. Mariners who have not madeappointments may be allowed to examine based on available resources as determined by the REC.

Appointments can be made on line using the NMC website or by contacting the call center.6. Modules will be administered in the order chosen by the mariner at the time their appointment is

made. If no order is selected, the modules will be administered as listed on the ESS for the specific

endorsement.7. All examination fees must be paid prior to commencing the first module.8. At the discretion of the REC, mariners may start their examination on any business day the REC is

open provided the following requirements are met:

a. Prior to commencing the first module, the mariner will be required to read and acknowledgeby signature the Rules of the Examination Room. The complete list of rules can be found onthe NMC website at www.uscg.mil/nmc.

b. All modules comprising an examination must be completed on consecutive days within thesame business week. If the REC is closed due to inclement weather, mid-week federal

holidays, building emergencies, etc. examinations will resume on the next business day

c. The mariner must complete a minimum of two modules a day. Additional modules may betaken, time permitting.

d. The mariner must complete each module within three and a half hours. Time to score themodule and the submission of a Challenge/Comment Sheet is in addition to the three and ahalf hour time limit.

9. All modules of an examination must be completed before any retests of failed modules are attempted.10.If a mariner is approved for multiple endorsements, all modules for each endorsement must be

completed before commencing modules for additional endorsements.

11.Where the ESS indicates two modules labeled as Part I and Part II, they are to be scoredindependently of each other.


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1.2.2 Materials Allowed in the Examination RoomRequired illustrations will be included with each individual printed module.The REC will provide the following reference materials in the examination room:

Engine examinations:ONLY 46 CFR Parts 1-199 and 33 CFR Parts 1-199

Deck examinations:No references may be used for any RULES of the ROADmodule.For all other deck modules ONLYthe following printed references are allowed:

Publication Stock Number

Chart 12221TR Chesapeake Bay (Training) 7642-01-401-4083Chart 12354TR Long Island Sound (Training) 7642-01-400-7619

Chart 13205TR Block Island Sound (Training) 7642-01-400-7618

Great Circle Tracking Chart WOXZC5270 7642-01-400-9540

Great Circle Tracking Chart WOXZC5274 7642-01-400-9543

Publication No. 102 International Code of Signals 7642-01-400-8462

Light List Volume V Mississippi River System (current edition) 7642-01-401-1120

Maneuvering Board WOBZP 5090 7642-01-400-9445

Plotting Sheet VPO SX001 Universal 7642-01-400-9344

Plotting Sheet WOBZP 923 (17 - 24) 7642-01-400-9447

Plotting Sheet WOBZP 924 (23 - 30) 7642-01-400-9453Publication No. 229 Volume 2, latitudes 15- 30 7642-01-400-9225

Publication No. 117 Radio Navigational Aids 7642-01-401-0071

Ships Code Card, Form WS TA B-O-7

CIM 16616.6A, Chemical Data Guide

Flood Control and Navigation Maps of the Mississippi River,

Cairo, IL to the Gulf of Mexico

Reprints from the Light Lists and Coast Pilots COMDTPUB P16721.38

Reprints from the Tide Tables and Tidal Current Tables COMDTPUB P16721.46

Stability Data Reference Book COMDTPUB P16721.31

1981 or Training Nautical Almanac GPO SN 040-000-00418-1

The American Practical Navigator, Volume II 1981Edition (Bowditch)

HO PUB No.9

Operating Manual DEEP DRILLER (MODU exams) COMDTPUB P16721.29

Operating Manual COASTAL DRILLER (MODU exams) COMDTPUB P16721.30

Manual for loading the M/V GRAND HAVEN (Great

Lakes exams)

COMDTPUB P16721.32

33 CFR Parts 1-199

46 CFR Parts 1-199

49 CFR Parts 100-177

Mariners are permitted to bring the following in the exam room:

1. Star Finder 2102-D including instructions for use2. Plotting tools dividers, triangles, nautical slide rule3. A non-programmable calculator - Specialty navigation calculators are NOT permitted. Electronic

communication devices of any type are NOT permitted to be used during an examination for their

calculator function.


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1.2.3 Challenges and CommentsComments:

As a means of Quality Assurance, the Coast Guard offers a Challenge/Comment process for mariners to

request a review of questions. If a mariner feels a question could be improved, the Coast Guard values

written feedback via a Challenge/Comment Sheet. Comments will not affect a mariners score, but arevaluable and will be used to improve the quality of questions on future examinations.

Challenge/Comment Sheets will be supplied by the examiner and may be found on the NMC website at

www.uscg.mil/nmc.

Challenges:If a mariner believes there is an inherent problem with a question that prevents it from being answered

correctly, and has failed the module by a single question, the mariner will be allowed to review the module

and submit a Challenge/Comment Sheet. The mariner may challenge up to two questions. No references,

other than those allowed in the exam room, may be utilized by the mariner for the purpose of substantiating achallenge. The mariner must state in writing all the details regarding the discrepancy with the question,

provide the reasons for the challenge, all calculations, and what is believed to be the correct answer. Once

the mariner has reviewed his or her answer sheet and leaves the exam room for ANY REASON beforesubmitting their challenges, the challenges will not be accepted.

Examination Challenges are reviewed at the National Maritime Center. Challenge Determination Letters areforwarded to the Regional Exam Center and the results are provided to the mariner.

The following references apply to Requests for Reconsideration and Appeal of a Challenge Determination:

46 CFR 1.01-15 Organization; Districts; National Maritime Center

46 CFR 1.03-15 General

46 CFR 1.03-40Appeals from decisions or actions of the National Maritime Center46 CFR 10.237 Right of appeal

Initially, a mariner may request reconsideration of the challenge determination. The reconsideration request

should clearly state the specifics to be reconsidered. The request for reconsideration should be made inwriting and submitted no later than 30 days after the date of the challenge determination letter. The

reconsideration request can be made via the REC or via the NMC Customer Service Center. Further direction

for the mariner is provided at the bottom of the Challenge Determination Letter. If a mariner disagrees withthe reconsideration decision, he or she may make a formal appeal to the Director of Inspection and

Compliance within 30 days of the date of the reconsideration letter.

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1.3 Examination Policies

1.3.1 Retest PolicyModules used for any previous examination shall not be used for any retest.

46 CFR 10.107defines the following:Officer endorsement:means an annotation on an MMC that allows a mariner to serve in the capacities

listed in 10.109 of this part.Rating endorsement:is an annotation on an MMC that allows a mariner to serve in those capacities set outin 10.109 of this part.

Examination Retest Policy for Officer Endorsements

IAW 46 CFR 11.217 Examination procedures and denial of officer endorsements.

(a) The examination fee set out in Table 10.219 (a) of this subchapter must be paid before the

applicant may take the first examination section. If an applicant fails three or more sections of the

examination, a complete re-examination must be taken. On the subsequent exam, if the applicant again failsthree or more sections, at least 3 months must elapse before another complete examination is attempted, anda new examination fee is required. If an applicant fails one or two sections of an examination, the applicant

may be retested twice on these sections during the next 3 months. If the applicant does not successfullycomplete these sections within the 3-month period, a complete re-examination must be taken at least 3

months from the date of the last retest, and a new examination fee is required. The 3-month retest period

may be extended by the Coast Guard if the applicant presents evidence documenting sea time that prevented

the taking of a retest during the 3-month period. The retest period may not be extended beyond 7 monthsfrom the initial examination. All examinations and retests must be completed within 1 year of approval for

examination.

(b) If the Coast Guard refuses to grant an applicant the endorsement applied for due to theapplicants failure to pass a required examination, the Coast Guard will provide the applicant with a written

statement setting forth the portions of the examination that must be retaken and the date by which the

examination must be completed.

Examination Retest Policy for Rating Endorsements

IAW 46 CFR 12.205 Examination procedures and denial of rating and STCWendorsements.(a) The examination fee set out in Table 10.219 (a) of this subchapter must be paid before the

applicant may take the first section of the examination.

(b) Upon receipt of an application for a rating endorsement, the Coast Guard will give any required

examination as soon as practicable after determining that the applicant is otherwise qualified for theendorsement.

(c) An applicant for a rating endorsement who has been duly examined and failed the examination

may seek reexamination at any time after the initial examination. However, an applicant who fails anexamination for the third time must wait 90 days before re-testing. All examinations and retests must be

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1.3.2 Renewal ExerciseRequirements for renewal. 46 CFR 10.227(e)(1)(ii) permits an applicant to meet the professional

requirements for renewal by passing acomprehensive, open-book exercise covering the general subject

matter contained in the appropriate sections of subpart (I) .

A Renewal Exercise is an open book examination which may consist of multiple modules issued to the

mariner by the Regional Exam Centers. The completion of a renewal exercise, including retests, must meet

the ninety day examination cycle noted in 1.2.1.d. above. Therefore, it is recommended that a completed

exercise be returned to the Regional Exam Center for scoring within thirty days in order to allow time forretests, if needed. In no case will a renewal exercise or retest be accepted if returned, based on the postmark

date, more than ninety days from the original mailing date.

Where an applicant holds multiple endorsements with significant common subject matter, the renewal

exercise will be issued for the endorsement that contains the most comprehensive subject matter listed in the

appropriate subject matter table which is generally considered to be the superior endorsement. Where anapplicant holds multiple disparate endorsements such as engine and deck they would be issued the renewal

exercise for each endorsement.

A holder of a Document of Continuity may obtain a properly endorsed, valid MMC at any time by satisfying

the requirements for renewal and will be issued renewal exercise(s) in accordance with the informationherein.

1.3.3 Orally Assisted Examinations46 CFR 10.107defines the following:

Orally Assisted Examination:means an examination as described in 46 CFR, part 11, subpart I of this

subchapter administered orally and documented by a Coast Guard examiner.

Orally assisted examinations may only be administered at the REC by a Coast Guard Examiner.

Orally assisted examinations are permitted for certain officer and rating endorsements as per the following:

46 CFR 11.201 (j) Allows oral examinations for officer endorsements of less than 200 GRT or for

officer endorsements on Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels. Each officer endorsement based on an orally

assisted examination is limited to the specific route and type of vessel upon which the applicant obtained themajority of service.

The following references allow oral examinations for rating endorsements:

46 CFR 12.405 Examination and demonstration of ability for able seaman endorsements

46 CFR 12.407 General requirements for lifeboatman endorsements

46 CFR 12.409 General requirements for lifeboatman-limited endorsements

46 CFR 12.505 Examination requirements for QMED in the rating of oiler, fireman/watertender,

junior engineer, pumpman/machinist, or electrician/refrigerating engineer


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1.3.4 Traveling Examination TeamsThe Coast Guard supports the use of Traveling Examination Teams (TET) in an effort to provide qualifiedmariners, located in regions of considerable distance from an REC, the ability to take required examinations

without having to travel.

The requirements and procedures for requesting a TET are outlined in the Marine Safety Manual Volume III

Chapter 6. Due to current administrative processes the National Maritime Center desires at least 20 days

notice of a request for TET support.

Unless otherwise approved in advance, all retests will be done at a Regional Examination Center.


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2.0 Deck Examinations

2.1 Deck Officer Endorsements

Unless additional regulatory references are specifically noted on the ESS, each examination is made up

of the required subjects for the particular endorsement found in 46 CFR 11.910 as appropriate.

2.1.1 Oceans or Near Coastal Endorsements

2.1.1.1 Unlimited TonnageMaster/Chief Mate- Oceans or Near Coastal ONC01

Second Mate/Third Mate- Oceans or Near Coastal ONC02

2.1.1.2 Limited Tonnage: Less Than 500-1600 GRT

Master- Oceans or Near Coastal ONC03

Mate- Oceans or Near Coastal ONC04

2.1.1.3 Limited Tonnage; Less Than 200 GRT

Master/Mate- Oceans or Near Coastal- Less than 200 GRT ONC05Master- Near Coastal- Less than 100GRT ONC06Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel- Near Coastal ONC07

2.1.1.4 Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels

Master- Oceans or Near Coastal UFV01Mate- Oceans or Near Coastal UFV02

2.1.1.5 Offshore Supply Vessels

Master/Chief Mate- Oceans or Near Coastal OSV01

Mate- Oceans or Near Coastal OSV02


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2.1.1.1 Unlimited Tonnage

Master/Chief Mate Oceans or Near Coastal of Unlimited Tonnage

Exam Code: ONC01

Module Name Number of Questions Passing Score

Q100- Rules of the Road: Inland and International 50 90

Q101- Deck General Part I 50 70

Q102- Deck General Part II 50 70Q103- Deck Safety 70 70

Q104- Deck Safety: Stability Problems 15 70

Q105- Navigation General: Near Coastal 70 70

Q106- Navigation General: Oceans 70 70

Q107- Navigation Problems: Chart Plot 10 90

Q108- Navigation Problems: Near Coastal 10 90

Q109- Navigation Problems: Oceans 15 80

* Navigation General module will be either Near Coastal or Oceans depending on route requested

* Near Coastal routes do not take Q109-Navigation Problems: Oceans

* Raise of Grade:IAW 46 CFR 11.903(c)(1) Applicants Raising Grade from Chief Mate to Master may do so without further

examination

* Increase in Scope:From Near Coastal to Oceans the following modules are required




Second Mate/Third Mate Oceans or Near Coastal of Unlimited Tonnage

Exam Code: ONC02



Q111- Deck General 70 70

Q112- Deck Safety 70 70Q113- Navigation General: Near Coastal 70 70







* U.S.C.G approved courses may not be used in lieu of any of these modules

* Raise of Grade:IAW 46 CFR 11.903(c)(4) Applicants Raising Grade from Third Mate to Second Mate may do so without

further examination

* Increase in Scope:Applicants Increasing Scope from Mate Less than 500-1600 GRT to Third Mate on the same route may do

so without further examination* Increase in Scope:From Near Coastal to Oceans the following modules are required





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2.1.1.2 Limited Tonnage: Less than 500-1600 Gross Registered Tons

Master Oceans or Near Coastal of Less than 500-1600 Gross Registered Tons

Exam Code: ONC03




Q121- Deck Safety 70 70Q122- Deck Safety: Stability Problems 10 70








* U.S.C.G approved courses may not be used in lieu of any of these modules where a full examination is required

*Increase in Scope:From Master Less than 500 GRT to Master Less than 1600 GRT on the same route may do so without

further examination





* IAW 46 CFR 11.412(b), Applicants who have met the examination requirements for Chief Mate of Unlimited Tonnage can add

an endorsement as Master Less than 1600 GRT on the same route without further examination

* IAW 46 CFR 11.412(b), Applicants who meet the requirements for Second Mate of Unlimited Tonnage can add an endorsement

as Master Less than 1600 GRT on the same route by taking the following modules

Module Name Number of Questions Passing ScoreQ130- Navigation and Deck General/Safety 70 70


* Raise of Grade:IAW 46 CFR 11.418(b), Applicants Raising Grade from Master/Mate Pilot of Towing Vessels, regardless of

the tonnage, to Master Less than 500 GRT on the same route by taking only the following modules


Q132- Deck General/Safety 70 70






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Mate Oceans or Near Coastal of Less than 500-1600 Gross Registered Tons

Exam Code: ONC04




Q137- Deck Safety 70 70



Q140- Navigation Problems: Chart Plot 15 87Q141- Navigation Problems: Near Coastal 10 90




* U.S.C.G approved courses may not be used in lieu of any of these modules where a full examination is required

*Increase in Scope:From Mate Less than 500 GRT to Mate Less than 1600 GRT may do so without further examination






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2.1.1.3 Limited Tonnage: Less than 200 Gross Registered Tons

Master Oceans or Near Coastal of Less than 200 Gross Registered Tons

Mate Oceans or Near Coastal of Less than 200 Gross Registered Tons

Exam Code: ONC05



Q150- Deck General 50 70Q151- Deck Safety 50 70

Q152- Navigation General: Oceans or Near Coastal 50 70




* Raise of Grade:IAW 46 CFR 11.903(c)(3), Applicants Raising Grade from Mate Less than 200 GRT to Master Less than 200

GRT on the same route may do so without further examination

* Increase in Scope:From Near Coastal to Oceans, the following module is required



*Increase in Scope:From Master/Mate Less than 200 GRT Great Lakes and Inland to Master/Mate Less than 200 GRT Near

Coastal take the following modules



Q152- Navigation General: Oceans or Near Coastal 50 70

* If the applicant has a COLREGS limitation on their current credential the following module is also required.



*Increase in Scope:From Master Near Coastal Less than 100 GRT to Master/Mate Near Coastal Less than 200 GRT take the

following module


Q156- Navigation and Deck General/Safety 50 70

*Increase in Scope:From Master Near Coastal Less than 100 GRT to Master Oceans Less than 200 GRT take the following

modules





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Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel Near Coastal

Exam Code: ONC07






*Increase in Scope:From Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel Great Lakes and Inland to Operator Uninspected Passenger

Vessel Near Coastal take the following modules




* If the applicant has a COLREGS limitation on their current credential, the following module is also required




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2.1.1.4 Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels

Master Oceans or Near Coastal- Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels

Exam Code: UFV01




Q181- Deck Safety 50 70Q182- Navigation General: Near Coastal 50 70











Mate Oceans or Near Coastal- Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessels

Exam Code: UFV02








Q193- Navigation Problems: Near Coastal 10 90Q194- Navigation Problems: Oceans 10 80








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2.1.1.5 Offshore Supply Vessels

Master/Chief Mate Oceans or Near Coastal- Offshore Supply Vessels

Exam Code: OSV01




Q201- Deck Safety 70 70Q202- Deck Safety: Stability Problems 10 70








* Raise of Grade:Applicants Raising Grade from Chief Mate OSV to Master OSV may do so without further examination


Module Name Number of Questions Passing ScoreQ204- Navigation General: Oceans 70 70


Mate Oceans or Near Coastal- Offshore Supply Vessels

Exam Code: OSV02






Q212- Navigation General: Oceans 70 70Q213- Navigation Problems: Chart Plot 15 87










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2.1.2 Great Lakes and Inland Endorsements


Master- Great Lakes and Inland GLI01

Mate- Great Lakes and Inland GLI02


Master- Great Lakes and Inland GLI03

Mate- Great Lakes and Inland GLI04

2.1.2.3 Limited Tonnage; Less Than 200 GRTMaster/Mate- Great Lakes and Inland - Less than 200 GRT GLI05

Master- Great Lakes and Inland - Less than 100GRT GLI06

Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel- Great Lakes and Inland GLI07

Limited Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel GLI08

2.1.2.4First Class Pilot FCP01

Great Lakes and Inland EndorsementsIAW 46 CFR 11.430 Endorsements for the Great Lakes and inland waters(d) Because these officer endorsements authorize service on waters seaward of the International Regulations for Preventing

Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) demarcation lines, as defined in 33 CFR part 80, the applicant must complete an examination on the

COLREGS or the endorsement will exclude such waters.


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Master Great Lakes and Inland of Unlimited Tonnage

Exam Code: GLI01



Q300- Rules of the Road: Inland 50 90


Q304- Navigation General: Great Lakes and Inland 70 70


Q306- Great Lakes Topics 25 70

* Inland routes do not take Q306-Great Lakes Topics

* For Great Lakes and Inland routes Rules of the Road module will be Inland and International

* For Inland routes Rules of the Road module will be Inland and International unless the applicant requests the Inland module.

Inland Rules of the Road modules will result in a geographic COLREGS limitation on the applicants MMC.

* Increase in Scope:From Inland to Great Lakes and Inland the following modules are required







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Mate Great Lakes and Inland of Unlimited Tonnage

Exam Code: GLI02







Q311- Navigation Problems: Chart Plot 15 87Q312- Great Lakes Topics 25 70



* For Inland routes Rules of the Road, module will be Inland and International unless the applicant requests the Inland module.

Inland Rules of the Road modules will result in a geographic COLREGS limitation on the applicants MMC








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Master Great Lakes and Inland of Less than 500-1600 Gross Registered Tons

Exam Code: GLI03












*Increase in Scope:From Master Less than 500 GRT to Master Less than 1600 GRT may do so without further examination


Module Name Number of Questions Passing ScoreQ324- Great Lakes Topics 25 70

* If the applicant has a COLREGS limitation on their current credential, the following module is also required.



* Raise of Grade:IAW 46 CFR 11.446(b) Applicants Raising Grade from Master/Mate Pilot of Towing Vessels, regardless of the

tonnage, to Master Less than 500 GRT on the same route take only the following module




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Mate Great Lakes and Inland of Less than 500-1600 Gross Registered Tons

Exam Code: GLI04







Q330- Navigation Problems: Chart Plot 15 87Q331- Great Lakes Topics 25 70





* Increase in Scope:From Less than 500 GRT to Less than 1600 GRT may do so without further examination

* Increase in Scope:From Inland to Great Lakes and Inland the following module is required



* If the applicant has a COLREGS limitation on their current credential, the following module is also required.




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Master or Mate Great Lakes and Inland of Less than 200 Gross Registered Tons

Exam Code: GLI05










* Raise of Grade:IAW 46 CFR 11.903(c)(5), Applicants Raising Grade from Mate to Master on the same route may do so

without further examination

*Raise of Grade: From Master Less than 100 GRT to Master or Mate Less than 200 GRT Great Lakes and Inland take only the

following

Module Name Number of Questions Passing ScoreQ345- Navigation and Deck General/Safety 50 70

* Raise of Grade:IAW 46 CFR 11.454(d), Applicants Raising Grade from Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel to Mate Less

than 200GRT Great Lakes and Inland take only the following



Master Great Lakes and Inland of Less than 100 Gross Registered Tons

Exam Code: GLI06

Module Name Number of Questions Passing ScoreQ100- Rules of the Road: Inland and International 50 90









* Raise of Gradefrom Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel to Master Less than 100 GRT Great Lakes and Inland take only

the following




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Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel Great Lakes and Inland

Exam Code: GLI07










Limited Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel

Exam Code: GLI08




Q361- Navigation General 20 70

* See Coast Guard Policy Letter 10-04 : Restricted Endorsements for Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC) as Operator Of

Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) for additional information on this endorsement.

2.1.2.4 First Class Pilot

Exam Code: FCP01





Q371- Navigation General 70 70



Q374- Local Knowledge Determined by the CG Sector for local

area and desired route.

Contact REC for details.Q375- Chart Sketch

* Rules of the Road module will either be Inland and International or Inland Rules depending on the route requested

* IAW 46 CFR 11.707(a) Applicants requesting officer endorsement as First Class Pilot, except those noted below, MUST take all

modules

* IAW 46 CFR 11.707(b) Applicants requesting an extension of route or holding an MMC endorsement as Master or Mate

authorized to serve on vessels of over 1600 GRT are ONLY required to take the Local Knowledge and Chart Sketch modules for

the requested route* Applicants take one chart plot module. Applicants requesting a river route take module Q373, all others take module Q372


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2.1.3River Endorsements


Master- Rivers RVR01


Master- Rivers RVR02

Mate- Rivers RVR03

2.1.3.3 Limited Tonnage; Less Than 200 GRT

Master/Mate- Rivers - Less than 200 GRT RVR04Master- Rivers - Less than 100GRT RVR05


Master Rivers of Unlimited Tonnage

Exam Code: RVR01





Q382- Navigation General: Rivers 50 70



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Master Rivers of Less than 500-1600 Gross Registered Tons

Exam Code: RVR02




Q387- Deck Safety 50 70Q388- Navigation General: Rivers 50 70


* Increase in Scope:From Master Less than 500 GRT to Master Less than 1600 GRT may do so without further examination

Mate Rivers of Less than 500-1600 Gross Registered Tons

Exam Code: RVR03






*Increase in Scope:From Mate Less than 500 GRT to Mate Less than 1600 GRT may do so without further examination


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Master or Mate Rivers of Less than 200 Gross Registered Tons

Exam Code: RVR04




Q397- Navigation General: Rivers 50 70Q398- Navigation Problems: Chart Plot 10 90

* Raise in Grade:IAW 46 CFR 11.903(c)(5), Applicants Raising Grade from Mate to Master on the same route may do so

without further examination * Raise in Grade:From Master Less than 100 GRT Rivers to Master or Mate Less than 200GRT

Rivers take only the following



Master Rivers of Less than 100 Gross Registered Tons

Exam Code: RVR05







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2.1.4 Additional Officer Endorsements

Auxiliary Sail AXS01

Assistance Towing AT01

Auxiliary Sail Endorsement- Master/Mate/Operator Less than 200 Gross Registered Tons

Exam Code: AXS01

Module Name Number of Questions Passing ScoreQ460- Auxiliary Sail 20 70

* IAW 46 CFR 11.401(d), A master or mate on vessels of 200 GRT or more, and a master or mate on vessels under 200 GRT, may

be endorsed for sail or auxiliary sail as appropriate

Assistance Towing Endorsement- Any Deck Officer Endorsement

Exam Code: AT01


Q461- Assistance Towing 20 70

* IAW 46 CFR 11.482(a), Holders of MMC officer and OUPV endorsements must have an assistance towing endorsement to

engage in assistance towing. Holders of endorsements as master or mate (pilot) of towing vessels or master or mate endorsements

authorizing service on inspected vessels of 200 GRT or more do not need the assistance towing endorsement.


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2.1.5 Towing Vessel Endorsements

2.1.5.1 Oceans or Near Coastal

Master/Mate (Pilot)/Apprentice Mate (Steersman) TV01

2.1.5.2 Great Lakes and Inland

Master/Mate (Pilot)/Apprentice Mate (Steersman) TV02

2.1.5.3 Western RiversMaster/Mate (Pilot)/Apprentice Mate (Steersman) TV03

2.1.5.1 Oceans or Near Coastal Endorsements

Master of Towing Vessels

Mate (Pilot) of Towing Vessels

Apprentice Mate (Steersman)

Exam Code: TV01










* Navigation General module will be either Oceans or Near Coastal depending on route requested

* Near Coastal endorsement options do not take Q416 Navigation Problems: Oceans





* Increase in Scope:From Great Lakes and Inland to Near Coastal the following modules are required




* Increase in Scope:From Great Lakes and Inland to Oceans the following modules are required





* Increase in Scope:From Western Rivers must take the full exam for Oceans or Near Coastal Routes


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2.1.5.2 Great Lakes and Inland Endorsements




Exam Code: TV02


Q100- Rules of the Road: Inland and International 50 90Q418- Deck General 70 70




* Increase in Scope:From Western Rivers to Great Lakes and Inland the following modules are required





2.1.5.3 Western Rivers Endorsements




Exam Code: TV03





Q425- Navigation General: Western Rivers 50 70


* Adding Western Rivers Route to Oceans or Near Coastal, or Great Lakes and Inland endorsements require only the following

modules:


Q425- Navigation General: Western Rivers 50 70



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2.1.6Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit Endorsements

Offshore Installation Manager MODU01

Barge Supervisor MODU02

Ballast Control Operator MODU03

Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)Exam Code: MODU01

Module Name Number of

Questions

Passing Score


Q430- OIM: Deck General/Safety 50 70

Q431- OIM: Unrestricted 50 70

Q432- OIM: Surface Units Underway 50 70

Q433- OIM: Surface Units On Location 50 70

Q434- OIM: Bottom Bearing Units Underway 50 70

Q435- OIM: Bottom Bearing Units On Location 50 70

* Applicants for Surface Units On Location or Bottom Bearing Units On Location do not take Q100- Rules of the Road Inland andInternational

* All Applicants take Q430 Deck General/Safety

* Applicants take the OIM module Q430-Q435 depending on the endorsement requested

* Increase in Scope:From any limited OIM endorsement to OIM Unrestricted by taking the following module


Questions

Passing Score

Q431- OIM: Unrestricted 50 70

* IAW 46 CFR 11.903 (c)(2) mariners with an existing endorsement as Master of Unlimited Tonnage Oceans or Near Coastal,

who meet the professional requirements, may add an endorsement for OIM, Barge Supervisor or Ballast Control Operator without

testing.

Barge Supervisor

Exam Code: MODU02


Questions

Passing Score


Q437- Barge Supervisor: Deck General/Safety 50 70

Q438- Barge Supervisor MODU Operations 50 70

Ballast Control Operator

Exam Code: MODU03


Questions

Passing Score

Q440- Ballast Control Operator: Deck General/Safety 50 70

Q441- Ballast Control Operator MODU Operations 50 70


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2.2 Deck Rating Endorsements


of the required subjects for the particular endorsement found in 46 CFR 12.405, 12.407(b)(3), and

13.121(e) as appropriate.

2.2.1 Lifeboatman

Lifeboatman LB01

Lifeboatman Limited LB02

2.2.2 Able SeamanUnlimited/Limited/Special/OSV/Sail/Fishing Industry AB01

Marlinespike Seamanship Demonstration AB02

2.2.3 Tankerman

Assistant Dangerous Liquids TK01

Assistant Liquefied Gas TK02

2.2.1 Lifeboatman

Lifeboatman

Exam Code: LB01


Q445- Lifeboatman 50 70

Lifeboatman Limited

Exam Code: LB02


Q447- Lifeboatman Limited 50 70

2.2.2 Able Seaman

Able Seaman Unlimited

Able Seaman Limited

Able Seaman Special

Able Seaman OSV

Able Seaman Sail

Able Seaman Fishing Industry

Exam Code: AB01


Q450- Navigation and Rules of the Road 50 70


* Applicants can raise the category of any Able Seaman endorsement without further examination upon meeting the appropriate

professional requirements.


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Marlinespike Seamanship - Demonstration

Exam Code: AB02

Knot, Bend, Splice, Hitch Requirement Time Limit

Eye Splice with bitter end whipped One of these items must be

successfully demonstrated

15 minutes

Short Splice with whipped ends

Bowline

Each of these items must be


15 minutes

Square Knot

Clove Hitch

Sheet Bend

French Bowline

A combination of any six of

these items must be


Running Bowline

Bowline on a Bight

Cats Paw

Figure Eight

Carrick Bend

Round Turn and Two Half Hitches

Rolling Hitch

Stopper Hitch

Timber Hitch

Stage HitchBarrel Hitch

Fishermans Bend

Double Becket Bend

* IAW 46 CFR 12.405(c), The applicant must provide evidence, to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard, of the knowledge of

principal knots, bends, splices, and hitches in common use by actually making them.

* The demonstration can be completed at a Regional Exam Center or via a USCG approved course

* In order to successfully demonstrate the knowledge requirement the applicant MUST

* Successfully demonstrate ONE of the TWO splices within 15 minutes

AND

* Successfully demonstrate the four required AND six additional knots, hitches, or bends within 15 minutes

2.2.3 Tankerman

Tankerman Assistant Dangerous Liquids

Exam Code: TK01


Q456- Tankerman Assistant Dangerous Liquids 50 70

Tankerman Assistant Liquefied GasExam Code: TK02


Q457- Tankerman Assistant Liquefied Gas 50 70

* Applicants approved to test for both endorsements must take both modules


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2.3 Deck Renewal Endorsements

Renewal Open Book Exercise- Any Deck Endorsement

* IAW 46 CFR 10.227(e)(1)(ii) Applicants who do not have sea service or refresher training take Rules of the Road Renewal Open

Book Exercise and the Renewal Open Book Exercise.

* IAW 46 CFR 10.227(e)(1)(iv) Applicants renewing with closely related service take only the Rules of the Road Renewal Open

Book Exercise.

* Renewal examinations are open book exercises issued to the mariner by the Regional Exam Centers. It is recommended thatcompleted exercises be returned to the Regional Exam Center for scoring within thirty days in order to assure the examination

cycle, including retakes, is completed within ninety days. In no case will a renewal exercise be accepted if returned, based on the

postmark date, more than 90 days from the original mailing date

2.3.1 Deck Officer Endorsement Renewal

Master or Mate- Oceans or Near Coastal RNW01

Uninspected Fishing Vessels RNW02Offshore Supply Vessels RNW03

Master or Mate- Great Lakes and Inland RNW04

Master or Mate- Rivers RNW05Towing Vessels RNW06

Mobile Offshore Drilling Units RNW07

Renewal Master or Mate Oceans or Near Coastal

Exam Code: RNW01

Module Name

Number

of

Questions

Passing

Score

Q475- Rules of the Road: Inland and International Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

Q110- Master/Chief Mate of Unlimited Tonnage Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

Q118- Second/Third Mate of Unlimited Tonnage Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

Q128- Master LT 500-1600 GRT Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90Q143- Mate LT 500-1600 GRT Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

Q155- Master/Mate LT 200 GRT Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

Q164- Master LT 100 GRT Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

Q173- Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90


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Renewal Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessel Oceans or Near Coastal

Exam Code: RNW02

Module Name

Number

of

Questions

Passing

Score


Q187- Master Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessel Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

Q195- Mate Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessel Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

Renewal Offshore Supply Vessel Oceans or Near Coastal

Exam Code: RNW03

Module Name

Number

of

Questions

Passing

Score


Q208- Master/Chief Mate Offshore Supply Vessel Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

Q216- Mate Offshore Supply Vessel Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

Renewal Master or Mate Great Lakes and Inland

Exam Code: RNW04

Module Name

Number

of

Question

s

Passing

Score


Q476- Rules of the Road: Inland Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

Q477- Rules of the Road: Inland Limited Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel

Renewal Open Book Exercise

50 90

Q307- Master of Unlimited Tonnage Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

Q313- Mate of Unlimited Tonnage Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

Q325- Master LT 500-1600 GRT Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90Q332- Mate LT 500-1600 GRT Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

Q344- Master/Mate LT 200 GRT Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90


Q359- Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

Q362- Limited Operator UPV Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

Q376- First Class Pilot Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

* Rules of the Road module will either be Inland and International or Inland Rules depending on the endorsement


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Renewal Master or Mate Rivers

Exam Code: RNW05

Module Name

Number

of

Questions

Passing

Score

Q476- Rules of the Road: Inland Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

Q384- Master of Unlimited Tonnage Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

Q390- Master LT 500-1600 GRT Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

Q394- Mate LT 500-1600 GRT Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90Q399- Master/Mate LT 200 GRT Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90


Renewal Master, Mate Pilot, Apprentice Mate Steersmen Towing Vessels

Exam Code: RNW06

Module Name

Number

of

Questions

Passing

Score


Q476- Rules of the Road: Inland Renewal OB Exercise 50 90

Q417- TV Oceans or Near Coastal Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90Q422- TV Great Lakes and Inland Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

Q427- TV Western Rivers Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

* Rules of the Road module will either be Inland and International or Inland Rules depending on the route

Renewal Mobile Offshore Drilling Units

Exam Code: RNW07

Module Name

Number

of

Questions

Passing

Score

Q475- Rules of the Road: Inland and International Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90Q436- Offshore Installation Manager Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

Q439- Barge Supervisor Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

Q442- Ballast Control Officer Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

2.3.2Deck Rating Endorsement Renewal RNW08

Renewal Deck Rating Endorsements

Exam Code: RNW08

Module Name

Number

of

Questions

Passing

Score

Q446- Lifeboatman Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

Q448- Lifeboatman Limited Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90

Q452- Able Seaman Renewal Open Book Exercise 50 90


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3.0 ENGINE EXAMINATIONS

3.1 Unlimited Engineering Officer Endorsements



3.1.1 First Assistant Engineer

Original-Raise of Grade Exam Code

First Assistant Engineer, Steam-Motor-Gas Turbine Plants 1AE01

Increase in Scope Exam CodeFirst Assistant Engineer, Steam Plants 1AE02

First Assistant Engineer, Motor Plants 1AE03

First Assistant Engineer, Gas Turbine Plants 1AE04

Steam-Motor-Gas Turbine Plants

Original-Raise of Grade

Exam Code: 1AE01Module Name Number of Questions Passing Score

Q511- General Subjects I 70 70

Q512- General Subjects II 70 70

Q513- Steam Plants 70 70

Q514- Motor Plants 70 70

Q515- Gas Turbine Plants 70 70

Q516- Engineering Safety & Environmental Protection 70 70

Q517- Electrical, Electronic, & Control Engineering 70 70

* An applicant who applies for an Original Chief Engineer-Unlimited endorsement based on military service, or experience under a

foreign endorsement, shall be administered the examination modules listed above.*IAW 46 CFR 11.903(c)(6) Applicants raising grade from First Assistant to Chief Engineer-Unlimited may do so without further

examination.

Steam Plants

Increase in Scope



* Increase in Scope: From Motor and/or Gas Turbine to Steam, Motor, and/or Gas Turbine Plants.

Motor PlantsIncrease in Scope



* Increase in Scope: From Steam and/or Gas Turbine to Motor, Steam, and/or Gas Turbine Plants.


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Gas Turbine Plants

Increase in Scope



* Increase in Scope: From Steam and/or Motor to Gas Turbine, Steam, and/or Motor Plants.

3.1.2 Third Assistant Engineer


Third Assistant Engineer, Steam-Motor-Gas Turbine Plants 3AE01

Increase in Scope Exam Code

Third Assistant Engineer, Steam Plants 3AE02

Third Assistant Engineer, Motor Plants 3AE03Third Assistant Engineer, Gas Turbine Plants 3AE04

Steam-Motor-Gas Turbine PlantsOriginal-Raise of Grade


Q531- Motor Plants I 70 70

Q532- Motor Plants II 70 70



Q535- General Subjects 70 70


Q537- Steam Plants I 70 70

Q538- Steam Plants II 70 70

* An applicant who applies for an Original Second Assistant Engineer-Unlimited endorsement based on military service, orexperience under a foreign endorsement, shall be administered the examination modules listed above.

*IAW 46 CFR 11.903(c)(9) Applicants raising grade from Third Assistant to Second Assistant Engineer-Unlimited may do so

without further examination.

Steam Plants

Increase in Scope


Q537- Steam Plants I 70 70

Q538- Steam Plants II 70 70

* Increase in Scope: From Motor and/or Gas Turbine to Steam, Motor, and/or Gas Turbine Plants.


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Motor Plants

Increase in Scope


Q531- Motor Plants I 70 70

Q532- Motor Plants II 70 70


Gas Turbine Plants

Increase in Scope




3.1.3 Unlimited Engineering Officer Renewal Exercises

Renewal Open Book Exercise

* Renewal exercises are open book exercises issued to the mariner by the Regional Exam Centers. It is recommended that

completed exercises be returned to the Regional Exam Center for scoring within thirty days in order to assure the examination



Renewal Exam Code

Steam Plants REX01

Motor Plants REX02

Gas Turbine Plants REX03

*A mariner submitting an application for renewal must take the renewal modules associated with each mode of propulsion being

renewed.

Steam Plants

Renewal

Exam Code: REX01Module Name Number of Questions Passing Score

Q590- Steam Plants Renewal Exercise 70 90

Motor Plants

Renewal


Q591- Motor Plants Renewal Exercise 70 90

Gas Turbine Plants

Renewal

Exam Code: REX03


Q592- Gas Turbine Plants Renewal Exercise 70 90


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3.2 Limited Engineering Officer Endorsements



3.2.1 Chief Engineer-Limited


Chief Engineer-Limited, Steam-Motor-Gas Turbine Plants CEL01


Chief Engineer-Limited, Steam Plants CEL02

Chief Engineer-Limited, Motor Plants CEL03

Chief Engineer-Limited, Gas Turbine Plants CEL04

Steam-Motor-Gas Turbine Plants


Exam Code: CEL01Module Name Number of Questions Passing Score


Q602 Motor Plants 70 70




Q606 - Gas Turbine Plants 70 70

* Raise of Grade from Assistant Engineer-Limited to Chief Engineer-Limited.

Steam Plants

Increase in Scope



* Increase in Scope:From Motor and/or Gas Turbine to Steam, Motor, and/or Gas Turbine Plants.

Motor Plants

Increase in Scope





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Gas Turbine Plants

Increase in Scope




3.2.2 Assistant Engineer-Limited

Original Exam Code

Assistant Engineer-Limited, Steam-Motor-Gas Turbine Plants AEL01


Assistant Engineer-Limited, Steam Plants AEL02

Assistant Engineer-Limited, Motor Plants AEL03Assistant Engineer-Limited, Gas Turbine Plants AEL04

Steam-Motor-Gas Turbine PlantsOriginal

Exam Code: AEL01Module Name Number of Questions Passing Score







Steam Plants

Increase in ScopeExam Code: AEL02Module Name Number of Questions Passing Score


* Increase in Scope: FromMotor and/or Gas Turbine to Steam, Motor, and/or Gas Turbine Plants.

Motor Plants

Increase in Scope




Gas Turbine Plants

Increase in Scope




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3.2.3 DDE-Unlimited Horsepower

Original-Increase in Scope Exam Code

DDE-Unlimited HP, Motor-Gas Turbine Plants DDE01


DDE-Unlimited HP, Motor Plants DDE02

DDE-Unlimited HP, Gas Turbine Plants DDE03

Motor-Gas Turbine Plants

Original-Increase in Scope

Exam Code: DDE01Module Name Number of Questions Passing Score






* Increase in Scope: From DDE-1000 HP/4000 HP to DDE-Unlimited HP

Motor Plants

Increase in Scope



* Increase in Scope: From Gas Turbine to Motor & Gas Turbine Plants.

Gas Turbine Plants

Increase in Scope



* Increase in Scope: From Motor to Gas Turbine & Motor Plants.


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3.2.4 DDE- 1000/4000 Horsepower

Original Exam Code

DDE-1000/4000 HP, Motor-Gas Turbine Plants DDE04


DDE-1000/4000 HP, Motor Plants DDE05

DDE-1000/4000 HP, Gas Turbine Plants DDE06

Motor-Gas Turbine Plants

Original






Motor Plants

Increase in Scope



* Increase in Scope: From Gas Turbine to Motor & Gas Turbine Plants.

Gas Turbine Plants

Increase in Scope


Q632 Gas Turbine Plants 50 70

* Increase in Scope: From Motor to Gas Turbine & Motor Plants.

3.2.5 OSV-Chief Engineer


Chief Engineer-OSV, Motor Plants OSE01


Exam Code: OSE01Module Name Number of Questions Passing Score





*Increase in Scope: An applicant increasing in scope from CE, OSV-4000 HP to CE, OSV Unlimited HP may do so without

further examination.

*Raise of Grade from Assistant Engineer, OSV to Chief Engineer, OSV.


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3.2.6 OSV-Assistant Engineer

Original Exam Code

Assistant Engineer-OSV, Motor Plants OSE02

Motor Plants

Original

Exam Code: OSE02Module Name Number of Questions Passing Score





*Increase in Scope: An applicant increasing scope from AE-OSV, 4000 HP to AE-OSV, Unlimited HP may do so without further

examination.

3.2.7 UFIV-Chief Engineer

Original-Raise of Grade Exam CodeChief Engineer-UFIV, Motor Plants UFIV01

Motor Plants


Exam Code: UFIV01Module Name Number of Questions Passing Score




* Raise of Grade from Assistant Engineer, UFIV to Chief Engineer, UFIV.

3.2.8 UFIV-Assistant Engineer

Original Exam Code

Assistant Engineer-UFIV, Motor Plants UFIV02

Motor Plants

Original

Exam Code: UFIV02

Module Name Number of Questions Passing ScoreQ690- Motor Plants 50 70




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3.2.9 Limited Engineering Officer Renewal Exercises





Renewal Exam CodeSteam Plants REX04

Motor Plants REX05

Gas Turbine Plants REX06

*A mariner submitting an application for renewal must take the renewal modules associated with each mode of propulsion

being renewed.

Steam Plants

Renewal


Q660- Steam Plants Renewal Exercise 70 90

Motor Plants

Renewal


Q661- Motor Plants Renewal Exercise 70 90

Gas Turbine Plants

Renewal


Q662- Gas Turbine Plants Renewal Exercise 70 90


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3.3 MODU Engineer Officer Endorsements



3.3.1 MODU-Chief Engineer


MODU-Chief Engineer MODE01

MODU-Chief Engineer


Exam Code: MODE01Module Name Number of Questions Passing Score




*Raise of Grade from Assistant Engineer, MODU to Chief Engineer, MODU.

3.3.2 MODU-Assistant Engineer

Original Exam Code

MODU-Assistant Engineer MODE02

MODU-Assistant Engineer

Original

Exam Code: MODE02Module Name Number of Questions Passing Score


Q716- Engineering Safety & Environmental Protection 50 70Q717- General Subjects 50 70

3.3.3 MODU Renewal Exercise

MODU Engineer Exam Code

Renewal REX07

MODU Engineer

Renewal




postmark date, more than 90 days from the original mailing date.


Q720- MODU Engineer Renewal Exercise 70 90


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